American Splendor Monologues & Audition Scenes

3 audition scenes from American Splendor. Available as monologue & duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.

Written by Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman

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Who is Harvey Pekar? from American Splendor — audition scene

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monologue

3-4 min

Who is Harvey Pekar?

American Splendor

by Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman

Harvey Pekar delivers a surreal, fourth-wall-breaking monologue about the existential mystery of sharing his unusual name with others in the phone book. He reflects on the lives and deaths of these strangers, questioning the nature of identity and the invisible threads that connect people.

The Accidental Proposal from American Splendor — audition scene

Film

duologue

2-3 min

The Accidental Proposal

American Splendor

by Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman

After a disastrous first date meal, Joyce deals with a stomach ailment in Harvey's bathroom. The scene shifts from awkward physical comedy to a moment of genuine connection when Harvey reveals he stocked up on herbal tea specifically for her visit, leading to an impulsive proposal.

The Birth of American Splendor from American Splendor — audition scene

Film

duologue

3-4 min

The Birth of American Splendor

American Splendor

by Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman

Harvey Pekar nervously pitches his idea for a realistic, autobiographical comic book to the underground artist Robert Crumb. As Crumb validates Harvey's work and offers to illustrate it, Harvey's psychosomatic laryngitis miraculously disappears from the sheer excitement of being understood.

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Characters from American Splendor

Harvey · 4 Characters A–Z

About American Splendor Audition Scenes

Looking for audition scenes from American Splendor? Our collection includes 3 carefully curated monologue and duologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.

Written by Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman, these scenes capture the essence of the production and provide rich material for actors at every level.

Every scene includes character breakdowns, context notes, and director's notes to help you prepare. All scenes are available as downloadable PDFs with Pro membership.

How to use American Splendor scenes for auditions

Choose a scene that matches the tone and casting type of your audition. Use the character breakdowns to understand the emotional arc, then download the PDF to rehearse. Our scenes work perfectly for self-tapes, in-person auditions, drama school applications, and acting class exercises.

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